Geophysical Surveys
The techniques of geophysical exploration involve the remote sensing of some physical property of the ground using instruments, which in most cases remain on the ground surface; therefore non-intrusive investigation. … Read More
Category: Engineering
Soil nailing
Soil nailing is a construction remedial measure to treat unstable natural soil slopes or as a construction technique that allows the safe over-steepening of new or existing soil slopes. The … Read More
Correlation of Rock Layers
Explain how rocks of similar age that are in different places can be matched up. To develop a geologic time scale that is applicable to the entire Earth, rocks of … Read More
Brunton Compass Tutorial
Introduction Imagine yourself far out to sea, no land in sight, sailing in a small ship. During the day, you navigate by the sun and at night by the stars. … Read More
Landslides and slope failures easier to predict
The threat of slope instability will be easier to predict in future. Scientists working on an Austrian Science Fund project have succeeded in developing a new numerical model for this … Read More
Understanding mudslides and other debris flows through mathematics
Mudslides. Landslides. Volcanic debris flows. Avalanches. Falling rocks. They can come along so suddenly that people, homes, roads and even towns are buried or destroyed without much warning. Recently, we’ve … Read More
Engineering Geology
What is Engineering Geology? What is The Importance of Engineering Geology? What Type Of Work Do Geological Engineers Do? What is Geological Engineer Salary? What is Engineering Geology? Engineering Geology … Read More
Open Pit mining – planning and organization software
The planning and management of an open pit mine is a complex and challenging task, particularly for mines that have extended mine lives. Optimization techniques can be applied to resolve … Read More
Hammer, chisels and other tool
A geological hammer is necessary for most geological fieldwork, both for the collection of samples and, where necessary, to create fresh surfaces so that the rock and the minerals within … Read More
Rock mass rating
The Rock Mass Rating (RMR) System is a geomechanical classification system for rocks, developed by Z. T. Bieniawski between 1972 and 1973. It combines the most significant geologic parameters of … Read More